Design The Career You Want - Enrollment Now Open
Feeling confused and overwhelmed about setting up your career plan?
Join Dr. Stacey Ishman whose Academic Physician Kickstarter Course is here to simplify the process, empower you to craft a career plan you’re excited about, and impress your Chair.
Meet Dr. Stacey Ishman
Founder of Medical Mentor Coaching
MD ◆ MPH ◆ FACS ◆ FAAP
With over 20 years of experience as an Academic Otolaryngologist and Sleep Medicine Physician at leading institutions like Johns Hopkins, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, and the University of Wisconsin - Madison, Dr. Ishman has walked the exact path you're navigating now.
Her impressive journey includes being promoted to full professor in 2016, securing funding from the NIH, Industry, and the Department of Defense for her research, and authoring over 220 peer-reviewed publications. She's served as a board member for major medical organizations and was honored to lead as President of the International Surgical Sleep Society.
Currently serving as Market Chief Medical Officer for AmeriHealth Caritas, Dr. Ishman brings strategic leadership and insight to healthcare management while maintaining her role as an award-winning mentor and certified coach. For over 20 years, she has guided physicians to break through barriers, accelerate their careers, and achieve their highest professional goals.
Picture This...
No more career confusion or frustration stealing your joy.
You have a clear, actionable plan guiding your every move.
You know exactly how to impress the promotion committee.
And, best of all, you get home on time to be fully present with your loved ones.
You've Said Yes to Everything Else - Now Say Yes to Yourself
ENVISION YOUR IDEAL CAREER
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Vision for Your Ideal Career
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Map Your Career
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Integrate an Intentional Life Plan
SET UP YOUR PRACTICE
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Clinic/Procedure Scheduling
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Getting Notes Done at Work
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Protecting Your Time
CREATE YOUR RESEARCH PLAN
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Define Your Niche - your one word
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Skill & resource development/planning
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Short & Long-term Goals
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Your Project Sheet
DEVELOP YOUR PROMOTION PLAN
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Know Your Institution’s Criteria
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Create a Timeline
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Set Targets (Publications, Talks, Grants, Teaching)
We Wrote the Promotion Playbook for You
Why I Created This Course
I know how to navigate difficult personalities, build a national reputation, and get promoted efficiently. But I also understand the overwhelm of balancing a demanding career with personal responsibilities.
The truth is, I've been exactly where you are. I've felt the pressure of unclear expectations, the frustration of scattered mentorship, and the exhaustion of trying to excel in academia while maintaining a meaningful personal life. Outside of medicine and mentoring, I'm a wife and mother who finds joy in bird watching, jigsaw puzzles, and a good bourbon.
Through my two decades of mentoring early and mid-career faculty, I've seen too many brilliant physicians struggle unnecessarily—not because they lack talent, but because they lack a clear roadmap. I've watched colleagues burn out, make costly career mistakes, and sacrifice precious time with their families, all while trying to figure out the unwritten rules of academic success.
That's why I created this course. My mission is to share the tried-and-true roadmap that empowers physicians like you to succeed without sacrificing your time, energy, or well-being. You deserve a clear path forward, and you shouldn't have to figure it out alone.
Claim Your Spot in the Next Cohort!
Real Stories of Transformation
Navigating the academic world on your own isn’t just challenging—it’s a painfully slow and frustrating process.
Limited time. Minimal guidance. High expectations. You’re expected to create a standout Career Plan, map out a Research Plan, and build a National Reputation—all without a clear blueprint to follow.
And let’s face it: there’s no magic "done-for-you" service to handle your research or build your reputation for you. Most coaching programs tailored to physicians come with a jaw-dropping price tag. I know because I’ve invested $10,000 in a two-month coaching program and another $15,000 in a physician-run mastermind.
BUT WHAT IF THERE WAS A WAY TO FAST-TRACK YOUR SUCCESS WITHOUT DRAINING YOUR RESOURCES?
With the Academic Physician Kickstarter Course, you get access to a tried-and-true roadmap I’ve refined over years of mentoring academic physicians. Learn directly from my experience to accelerate your career, save time, and avoid costly mistakes—all for just $247 (normally $1000).
Ready to accelerate your learning curve efficiently and affordably? This is your chance to invest in a proven system and build a fulfilling, successful career in academia.
Click to Fast-Track Yourself
Real Stories of Transformation
WHY YOU CAN'T AFFORD TO WASTE TIME OR MONEY
Stop feeling overwhelmed by juggling countless mentor meetings, endlessly Googling for answers, or struggling to figure it all out on your own. There’s a better way.
The Academic Physician Kickstarter Course eliminates the chaos and inefficiency of piecing together your career strategy alone. It’s designed to fit seamlessly into your life: all the content is pre-recorded and available on-demand, so you can watch or listen whenever and wherever it suits you—like your favorite podcast.
For the cost of just one new patient visit per month (even at Medicare rates!), you’ll gain access to a proven Career Plan that will set you up for long-term success.
Your time and energy are too valuable to waste. Invest in a clear, actionable roadmap that empowers you to achieve your career goals efficiently and confidently.
Check with Your Organization for Funding Options
Institutional Support Can Come From:
- Professional Development Funds
- Gift Funds
- Departmental Endowments or Discretionary Funds
- Institutional/Departmental Coaching Funds
- Clinical Revenue
- Startup Funding
- Departmental Education Budgets
- Mentorship Program Funds
- Faculty Affairs Office Funding
- Grant Funding
- Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives
- Leadership Development Programs
- Alumni Association Grants
- Academic Medical Center Foundations
- Women in Medicine Programs
VIP Program
$660 ($2850 Value)
Exclusive Opportunity: Limited Spots—Secure Yours Before They’re Gone!
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